ABA SKILL ASSESSMENTS

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ABA Skills Assessments

The Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Skills Assessment helps identify the best types of support for children with autism. It looks at important areas like social skills, language, motor skills, independent play, early academics, and classroom readiness. This tool doesn’t diagnose autism—it helps build a treatment plan based on a child’s strengths and sets clear goals for progress.


It’s often the first step in getting services started. The results help answer questions like:


  • What kind of therapy will be most helpful?
  • How many ABA hours does the child and family need?


When used as an independent evaluation, the assessment also checks if a child is making progress in their current school program. If not, the results can help the team decide what changes might help—like staff support or teaching strategies.


What's included in an ABA Skills Assessment?


The process can take up to 20 hours and may include:

  • Interviews
  • Observations
  • Direct testing


Assessments may include:

  • AFLS (Assessment of Functional Living Skills)
  • ABLLS (Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills)
  • VB-MAPP (Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program)


Sometimes, an ABA Skills Assessment is paired with a Neuropsychological Assessment to give a fuller picture of a child’s needs and abilities.


*Note: This is different from a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), which focuses on understanding and addressing specific problem behaviors. [Click here to learn more about FBAs.]


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